Raptor gold-tone women's watch baton markers stretch bracelet

The first thing you notice is the warmth of the gold-tone case against a dial that carries several colours at once, yet never looks busy. It is a quiet kind of glamour, the sort that catches the light when you reach for a cup of tea rather than announcing itself across the room.

This Raptor women's watch comes from the Colorful Edition series. The multicolour dial stays easy to read in any light, and slim baton markers keep it clean and uncluttered. Because they are gold-tone too, they stand out nicely against the background without any fuss.

At 36 mm in diameter, the round case is noticeable without being imposing, and at 8 mm thick it sits neatly under a cuff. The metal case is paired with a stainless steel bracelet, 18 mm wide and 18.5 cm long end to end. It stretches, so there is no clasp to fasten: you simply slide it on and go, which makes it a real convenience on busy mornings.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, dependable and undemanding. All it asks is a new battery from time to time. The mineral glass covering the dial resists scratches better than plastic would, so the watch keeps its good looks through everyday knocks.

Water resistance here means splash resistance. A shower of rain or hand washing is no problem, but do take it off before you shower or swim.

It is easy to wear from Monday morning to Saturday night, and it sits as comfortably with a crisp shirt as with a soft knit jumper. If gold tones are your thing, you will find more in our collection of gold-tone watches for women.